Express Entry: Canada holds major draw inviting 5,956 immigration candidates CRS score drops to 380 which is the second lowest in 2021 as IRCC continues to draw on candidates living in Canada amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Canada held a new Express Entry draw on May 31, inviting 5,956 candidates to apply for permanent residence.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canadians not in a rush to reopen border Nearly half of Canadians think the world’s longest frontier should stay closed until at least September.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government started planning for the Canada-U.S. border to reopen, but Canadians are in no hurry.

By Mohanad Moetaz

IRCC to improve access to information following information watchdog investigation The Information Commissioner of Canada published results of an investigation into systemic issues in IRCC's handling of access to information requests.

Canada’s information commissioner is calling on the immigration department to improve communication with clients.

By Shelby Thevenot

Spotlight on Criminal Inadmissibility: What It Is, What It Means, and What To Do About It How Canada handles travellers with criminal records and possible avenues for overcoming inadmissibility.

The ongoing process of vaccinating Canadian and U.S. populations gives hope that the Canada-U.S. border will open for non-essential crossings sometime this summer. It is worthwhile then, to understand criminal inadmissibility, which can affect your trip to Canada.

By Michael Schwartz

David Cohen: A Tribute to a Canadian Immigration Icon The founder of CanadaVisa will be remembered for bringing Canadian immigration law online, helping millions come to Canada during his lifetime and beyond.

On May 14, 2021, David Cohen passed away at his home in Montreal while surrounded by his adoring family.

By Shelby Thevenot

Quebec invites 90 foreign workers to apply for permanent selection This is the fourth round of invitations this year for Quebec economic immigrants who have submitted an expression of interest in Arrima.

Quebec invited 90 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on May 27.

By Alexandra Miekus

Québec lance 90 nouvelles invitations via Arrima Il s'agit de la quatrième ronde d'invitations cette année pour les immigrants économiques au Québec qui ont soumis une déclaration d'intérêt dans Arrima.

Québec a invité 90 personnes à présenter une demande de sélection permanente le 27 mai 2021.

By Alexandra Miekus

How to apply for Canadian immigration spousal sponsorship Learn how you can submit an application to IRCC to obtain permanent residence for your wife, husband, or common-law partner.

Spousal sponsorship is a key component of Canada’s immigration system.

By Kareem El-Assal

IRCC provides more clarity on eligibility criteria for six new immigration pathways New guidelines released by IRCC are meant to help IRCC staff assess applications for essential worker and international graduate streams.

On May 26, IRCC released new program guidelines that offer more clarity on the eligibility criteria for its six new permanent residence programs.

By Kareem El-Assal